Denver Jones

Another Senate Candidate
Another Senate Candidate
Another Senate Candidate
A second Tioga County resident has announced he wants to be on the November ballot for the special election for the state Senate seat previously held by Republican Thomas Libous. 51-year-old Richard Purtell said he wants to secure the Libertarian Party line...
No Senate Bid
No Senate Bid
No Senate Bid
Binghamton Mayor Richard David has advised Republican party officials that he doesn't want to be considered for the state Senate seat vacated by Thomas Libous. In a statement released on Sunday, David said he had "received a great deal of encouragement" to run for the seat after Libous was convicted of a felony of lying to the FBI...
Libous wins
Libous wins
Libous wins
State Senator Thomas Libous has won the Republican party nomination, defeating Tioga County businessman Denver Jones in a primary in the 52nd District. Libous prevailed over Jones in Tuesday's GOP contest. Unofficial figures showed Libous ahead of Jones by a 64 to 36 percent margin...
Primary pursuit
Primary pursuit
Primary pursuit
A Tioga County man who wants to challenge New York State Senator Thomas Libous in a Republican primary has won a court victory. Denver Jones has been battling to gain ballot access for a September 9 primary. Attorney Douglas Walter Drazen, who represents Jones, says the Supreme Court in Albany County has directed that the counting of petition signatures resume...